Paired with Tapworks Brewing’s One Sailing Wait IPA A co-owner of Tapworks Brewing Company in Gibsons, B.C., says the concept for the brewery was inspired by the beachside concessions he grew up with. “I grew up on the North Shore […]
Have you seen the smoke?
Smoked beer might be an acquired taste, but it’s one that’s growing in popularity Have you ever had something grow on you? For example, maybe cilantro? How about the first time you tried an IPA or a sour? Did you […]
2024 BC Beer Awards: Twin City Brewing Doubles Down as BC’s Best Brewery
Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing has repeated as BC’s top brewery, taking home the big prize along with five individual awards at the 2024 BC Beer Awards, which were announced in New Westminster on October 19. Prior to winning Brewery […]
Regina’s Pile o’ Bones Brewing Wins 2024 Canada Beer Cup
After two years of residence in British Columbia, the Canada Beer Cup is moving to Saskatchewan. The winner of the 2024 Canada Beer Cup is Quark, Strangeness, Charm from Pile O’ Bones Brewing, a Witbier that was brewed in collaboration […]
Brewmasters & Brewery Creek
New Book by Noëlle Phillips Explores Vancouver’s Craft Beer History Regular Growler contributor Noëlle Phillips has been hard at work for several years, researching and writing about Vancouver’s relationship with beer, dating back to the city’s earliest origins. The result of […]
Craft Beer Week pours back into North Vancouver
Events at various North Shore beverage producers will run Nov. 1 to 15 It’s time for another round of festivities as the North Shore’s biggest beer event barrels back into town. From Nov. 1 to 18, imbibers are invited to […]
The Great Craft Beer Reckoning is Here
The honeymoon is over for the B.C. craft beer industry, but this could be great news for B.C. craft beer lovers It should come as a shock to absolutely no one at this point that B.C.’s craft beer industry is […]
New Strathcona Beer taproom opening in prime North Vancouver location
The space offers stunning waterfront views and beverages that are exclusive to the Lonsdale Quay taproom One of the most prime taprooms on the North Shore is set to delight beer enthusiasts once again. On Monday, Strathcona Beer Company is […]
40 years of craft beer
Craft beer has been continuously brewed in B.C. since 1984. Forty years ago, the beer scene in British Columbia was vastly different from today. Neighbourhood pubs were scarce. Dingy basement beer parlours and hotel bar taps were dominated by the […]
Sustainability and drinking local at B.C.’s most remote craft brewery
In the northwest region of central BC, three hours west of Prince George and an hour away from the nearest store or cell reception area, you’ll find Little Bear Ranch, home to Ursa Minor Brewing. Located on the shores of […]